Parents Warned About Creepy TikTok Trend Targeting Students

KNGT-FM - There is a new trend going around on social media that has been targeting high schoolers, and parents and kids should know about it.

The trend is spreading on TikTok and uses a creepy version of the Cat in the Hat along with rhyming messages similar to the style of Dr. Seuss books.

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Agencies across the State and Country are warning families about the posts after they were spotted in nearby areas, including in Vernon Parish. He said his office is ready to respond if similar threats appear in Assumption Parish.

Some of the videos use AI-generated pictures and videos showing a scary version of the Cat in the Hat. Some posts make it look like the character was caught on security cameras or is walking through neighborhoods. Others include warnings that the character is coming to a certain town or school. Some posts have also included names, locations, or threatening messages aimed at specific people.

There have also been a few instances where they are using the popular social media app, Snapchat, to contact the kids.

Law enforcement agencies in several states are now watching the trend. Officials in Tennessee and Arkansas have also warned about similar posts targeting schools and students.

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People should not treat these messages as a joke or a harmless prank. Creating, sharing, or spreading threats about violence can lead to serious trouble with law enforcement and school officials. Students who take part in spreading these posts could face legal or school-related consequences.

Officials all across the country are asking parents to talk with their children about what they see and share online. If you see a threatening post, do not share it or help it spread. Instead, save the information if possible and report it to local law enforcement or school officials. It is important to take any threat seriously and let trained officials determine whether there is a real danger.